Tim Rich of the Telegraph on the golden rule for 'special ones': "They are eventually humbled by people less special but more numerous than themselves." In the situation at Chelsea, the more numerous but less special would be Roman Abramovich and the Chelsea board versus coach Jose Mourinho. After going ... Read the whole story

Real Madrid sporting director Pedrag Mijatovic revealed that David Beckham will not be leaving the Bernabeu prior to the expiration of his contract, which ends June 30, under any circumstances. Speculation in the media suggested the L.A. Galaxy might try to buyout the remainder of his contract, or Real might ... Read the whole story

Just as Ronaldo's near-term MLS prospects looked to be coming to a close, Real Madrid and AC Milan have hit an impasse over the manner of the player's likely transfer. Real wants a transfer fee, of course, since the striker still has a year-and-a-half left on his contract. Milan's position ... Read the whole story